Zhu Youxiao also looked at Wang Guozhen. He didn't expect that Wang Guozhen would stand up at this time.
Zhu Youxiao's expression was somewhat solemn. He turned his head to look at Gao Panlong and Sun Shenxing who were standing on the other side.
It seems that the Donglin Party is ready to fight to the death this time, and even let Wang Guozhen stand up. He is a heavyweight figure.
"What do you want to say, my dear?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Wang Guozhen and said slowly, his tone was very calm.
In fact, Wang Guozhen had just said something, but those things seemed vague and did not get to the point.
Now the meaning of Zhu Youxiao's words is very clear, which is to tell Wang Guozhen to stop beating around the bush and say whatever he wants to say.
Wang Guozhen was a little embarrassed; he was used to being spoken to this way. But since His Majesty had already asked, he naturally couldn't delay any further.
After a brief thought, he spoke, "Your Majesty, I believe it is indeed time to resolve this case. However, I do not think it is appropriate to rely on the Eastern Depot and the Imperial Uniform Guard as the primary investigators. This case should indeed be thoroughly investigated, but it should not be done by these Eastern Depot and the Imperial Uniform Guard."
Zhu Youxiao listened to Wang Guozhen's words, his face darkened, he looked at him expressionlessly, and asked slowly, "Should it be handed over to the Censorate?"
After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, especially the hint of dissatisfaction in his tone, everyone present looked a little embarrassed, especially the Donglin Party members.
Because the whole thing started to go wrong with the Censorate.
Everyone knows that His Majesty initially believed in the Donglin Party. After the case came out, His Majesty immediately handed the case over to the Donglin Party. In order to choose a suitable person to come out, His Majesty also specifically consulted Gao Panlong and Yang Lian.
Gao Panlong's strategy of making big things small and small things nothing was not liked by His Majesty, so His Majesty did not use Gao Panlong that time.
Yang Lian was different. He spoke eloquently in front of His Majesty, arguing that the case of collusion with Li Ruzhen should be dealt with severely. So His Majesty handed the case over to him, but what was the result?
Not only did Yang Lian fail to impose a strict and severe punishment, he even found a false accusation against Wei Zhongxian of the Eastern Depot. What does your Majesty think of this?
The confessions and evidence obtained from the East Factory are all false. Could it be that what you obtained through interrogation is true?
Things suddenly became out of control. It was from that time that things took a turn for the worse, and the case was once again handed back to the East Factory.
As a result, Wei Zhongxian made the case snowball, and now it has involved everyone.
If you don't handle it carefully, it will inevitably lead to disaster.
From what His Majesty has said now, it is clear that His Majesty no longer trusts the Donglin Party.
Otherwise, His Majesty would never say such a thing. This means that His Majesty is very angry.
Wang Guozhen remained calm. Although he looked a little embarrassed, he was extremely calm in his heart.
How can you be an official if you don’t have a thick skin?
Being able to dry your saliva after being scolded by your boss is a necessary skill.
"Your Majesty, the officials of the Metropolitan Censorate are implicated and are no longer suitable to participate in the trial. Eunuch Wei Zhongxian of the Eastern Depot is also implicated, so he is also unsuitable to judge this matter. This is a major case, so it must be treated with the utmost seriousness. We must repay the innocent with justice and punish the guilty with guilt, demonstrating the fairness and benevolence of the Emperor."
Zhu Youxiao looked at Wang Guozhen and had to admit that there were still some capable people in the Donglin Party, but these people always thought they were all-rounders.
For example, Wang Guozhen in front of us is a logistical talent. He is very good at managing baggage and transporting food and fodder.
But he was incompetent at marching, fighting, and training troops, and he was deeply prejudiced against factions. Perhaps this was a common problem among the Donglin Party.
Now we can also see Wang Guozhen's talent. He started from the fact that the two people involved in the case should not be the chief judges, and directly excluded Wei Zhongxian.
Without Wei Zhongxian and the East Factory, it is natural to propose a new suitable person.
If he forcefully promoted Wei Zhongxian now, he would inevitably face opposition from all the civil officials in the court. Even Liu Yijing would not agree.
Zhang Yingdao's move just now has already trapped Liu Yijing.
If Liu Yijing did not want to continue, he would definitely stand up against Wei Zhongxian.
Moreover, Liu Yijing would later distance himself from Zhang Yingdao and tell everyone that he was only betrayed by Zhang Yingdao, and that he was still in the civil service camp and had not colluded with Wei Zhongxian.
In this way, Liu Yijing was able to stabilize his base. If he joined forces with Wei Zhongxian, Zhu Youxiao estimated that his camp would be in chaos in an instant.
Because Liu Yijing's camp was originally a united camp, the centripetal force was not that strong. It was just a product of a short period of fusion. Liu Yijing would definitely not become the leader and would not be able to command everyone.
Therefore, making Wei Zhongxian the main trial official in this case would inevitably arouse opposition from both the government and the public.
Although Zhu Youxiao could force it through, he would not do so.
If all the civil servants become alienated from me, how can I do things in the future?
Some people can oppose me, but I must never let everyone oppose me.
Zhu Youxiao then turned to Wang Guozhen and said softly, "Then who would you recommend, my dear minister?"
After Zhu Youxiao asked this question, the atmosphere in the entire hall became tense again.
Everyone looked at Wang Guozhen, wanting to see who he would recommend.
Even Liu Yijing was ready to stand up and oppose it.
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